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Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6. -
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Common Sense says
Adventurous animal tale will have kids riveted.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
Parents need to know that viewers younger than five will enjoy the animals, but probably won't follow the story. Children 5-8 will fall in love with the talking animals, and this film is aimed at them. An abundance of attitude and irreverent humor will appeal to older kids, though elevens and twelves may find it too juvenile.
Read our full review by Common Sense Media Editors
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what children should do if they get separated from their parents. How did Shadow, Chance and Sassy cope with the fear of being alone?
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Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
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Lives inI rate this title on for age 2 and give itgood movie
i just saw this so when i saw it i thought it was pretty good.
Lives in OhioI rate this title on for age 7 and give itGood movie, and very sad.
I actually still watch this movie sometimes. It's sad, heartwarming, funny, and touching. Parents, there's nothing to worry about; no bad language, no smoking, not really anything that will concern you. But, you must know your child well, because this movie can make them cry and/or become frightened. You see, I even felt a little sad watching this movie. One dog, Shadow, becomes hurt and the cat, Sassy, and the other dog find Shadow in a ditch lying in the ground, hurt and dirty. He's weak and he's trying to make it back up to his friends, but keeps falling. Then, he says that he can't go on with the two. It's a sad scene. There are more scenes like this, and your kid(s) may become sad.
- Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title on for age 8 and give it
This used to be my favorite!
This movie was sad, funny and touching. It was filmed with very cute pets with loving personalities. 8+
- Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 6 and give it
Funny.
I love animals, and this movie made me smile. The animals are cute, and the voice characters are perfect at capturing their personalities. Reccomended.
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